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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
1
Washington dispatch notes that senatorial contests could influence war policy and control in committees. The piece highlights recent deaths of several senators, mentions political currents nationwide, and argues the era's focus remains on defending democracy and backing strong national government leadership.
Pendleton students won the county declamation and criterion contest held at the high school auditorium. Lowell Blackmian delivered a speech on President Wilson's Baltimore andass, earning the only unanimous decision. Division winners include Aleora Nelson and Lebla Wima for Pendleton, Zona Bensel and Ruth Fnow, Ward Rice and Jane Gunt, Lowell Stockman and Harold Milby. Gold and mixer medals were awarded. event organized by local school authorities with officials from Athena and Hermiston.
Henry Wood, United Press Proms correspondent with the French army, has been decorated as a chevalier of the Legion of Honor for his front line reporting over the past 20 months. The ceremony took place at French general headquarters with General Potain presiding. Wood reported on the Vatican Pope death during the period.
A clipped passage discusses German generals and their use of force, implying continued slaughter and personal bias shaping military decisions. The text hints at approval or manipulation of tactics to suit favored outcomes.
Between 15 and 18 million subscribers have joined the Third Liberty Loan drive as reports indicate heavy late- hour pledges. Pendleton’s quota of 35750,000 was reached two days after the campaign opened, with bonds dated May 6 to be delivered Monday and late subs allowed to reinstate bonds until final closure.
In Kent Washington a southbound C. W. R. & N. passenger train was ditched this morning between Seattle and Portland. Engineer Eliott and Fireman Carnes were killed when the engine and tender plunged down a ten foot embankment. the other crew members were uninjured.
Rev. J. M. Cornelison completed nineteen years as missionary at the Umatilla reservation near Tutullia Threelon Gryee Liyewellilie. He expanded the church and mission buildings, learned the Nez Perce language, and compiled the first grammar of Woeguge language. He faced opposition from Chief Peo but built a growing congregation and trained locals, leaving a lasting religious legacy.
May 2 to May 4 dispatches outline executions, pardons, and sentences in a U S case. raids on I W W leaders in Spokane. wartime requisition driving force in Canada and Britain. legal ruling against Chicago Examiner in libel case. ship launch records. Holland-Holland dispute settled. ambassadors discuss alliance intervention. fighting intensifies on Italian front. Republican Gallinger seeks war records inquiry. artillery fights in Arras region with enemy pin enemy capturings.
The commission examining aviation sites tours Hermiston and other eastern Oregon locations for a potential army air school. Portlands papers note the panel travels discreetly, with Hermiston set to host the visit over the weekend and Pendleton Medford among other proposed sites in the region.
Senator Johnson of California disputes the sedition bill on May 4 calling it wrong. The proposal carries penalties up to 20 years in prison and a hefty fine for acts deemed to undermine the government or spread anti government sentiment.
Hondo May 4 news from the London Telegraph notes U boats may be trapped by a vast mine field as mines sweep the area. A fence-like barrier described as a 21,000 square unit minefield could impede underwater vessels and block routes.
President Wilan will initiate a military inquiry into alleged graft in American aircraft production tied to the 64 million appropriation. The move aims to punish government trusts and shield civilian volunteers while ensuring future army protection. Borglum’s charges spurred publicity of the probe, with Borglum claiming letters outlined misdeeds and the president permitting a military investigation.
The Oregonian reports a plan to honor Dell Round-Up Park by creating a memorial. Brock and Hamsey lead fundraising efforts inviting suggestions and donations, with local supporters including Hen F Brown of Gibbon, Oregon, offering to contribute.
May 4 reports a war council meeting at Verwallipete in full agreement on armistice questions. General Foch optimistic says that is all we can. Premier Clemenceau among attendees were Lloyd George, General Port, General Petitime, and General Biles. Ricky Shot reportedly hit a long range gun in Gerevaa range this Friday.
London May 4 Haig reported a heavy German bombardment on the northern Flanders front this morning likely preparatory to a joint push against Hazebrouck and Ypres. The barrage covered a seven mile stretch from Nieppe forest to Meteren with minor gains at Kate Hill and Monte de Merris. Between fronts lies a four mile gap as French and British actions focused on local advances and machine gun positions near Locre and Hinges. The Germans opened fire progressing from Nieppe forest toward Meteren while French prisoners were taken near Locre.
May 4. American troops on the French front report capturing several German positions and overpowering machine gun nests. Intelligence reviews show no major shifts in German plans. Patrol encounters continue amid intermittent bombardment. weather is warm and clear. Anti aircraft fire and shelling persist. casualties include four killed and many wounded.
May 2 column notes pro German Hohenzollerus stance if Germany wins the war. It suggests the young emperor’s position would be precarious in such a victory scenario.
The text appears as a garbled OCR fragment with broken phrases about German command, French cavalry, and Belgian fighting. It mentions German chapel, Verdun, Belgian nighting, and various indecipherable terms, but no coherent event or identifiable figures emerge.
Soldiers of the American and French armies conducted a coordinated bombardment near Doge Woed in Une Lorrain, using American artillery in support. About 350 infantrymen participated in the operation, demonstrating mastery of French methods and marking a joint effort against the German third line trenches.
The text describes a ceremonial gathering with brigands in costume, a grand tent procession, and a Mercer Ball at 10. It lists many attendees from La Grande, Portland, and surrounding counties, including Imperial Kedl, Jack Clark, Lenlie Crepe, and Walter Neason, as part of the Oregon grand lodem event. The scene sets a festive, formal grand lodge atmosphere with a perilous journey motif and planned rituals.
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